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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Paris Haka

Do you know what the Haka is? It's a ritual dance performed by the Maori people from New Zealand (find out more here) and by the All blacks (the New Zealand Rugby team) before matches. But it can also be performed on special occasions, like to celebrate the opening of a store, like the one of Koko, a new Kiwi fashion store located in the 3rd arrondissement. Very impressive, and I'm not only talking about the Haka, but about the New Zealand fashion too! Check for yourself in this video clip from the NZ television.

You are enjoying good weather in Paris I see. I have seen the Haka performed in Hawaii at outdoor luaus. The best performances of Polynesian dances that I have ever seen was when I was visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center. After the show, the leading male dancer posed for me -- he was really fierce. I don't think he was use to posing -- there was something very wild in his eyes. Here is a link to a clip taken during the performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVa0z3A0baQ&feature=related It is about a minute long. :-)